Trailex CTE-80180, CTE-80210 HD, CTE-84180 (2006-2013): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 13V533000 · Oct 23, 2013 · Trailex, Inc.
215
vehicles affected
215
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V533000
- Date
- Oct 23, 2013
- Maker
- Trailex, Inc.
- Units affected
- 215
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2006-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Trailex is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 CTE-80180, model year 2007-2013 CTE-80210 HD and model year 2013 CTE-84180 enclosed car trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
What can happen
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the car trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Trailex will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact Trailex at 1-330-533-6814 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 16 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V533000?
3 models: Trailex Cte-80180 (2006-2013), Trailex Cte-80210 HD (2007-2013), Trailex Cte-84180 (2013), about 215 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V533000?
Trailex will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact Trailex at 1-330-533-6814 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
What can happen?
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the car trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.